
In this series Ex Prison Officers tell their harrowing stories of dealing with violent inmates, murderers, rapists and pedophiles in a job that is rarely spoken about.
Violence, murder, riots, are just part of the absurdity of daily life in a maximum security facility.
It is a tough job, facing down terrifying inmates, with negotiation skills, and bare hands, the only weapons at your disposal.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Live Show – Ask a Prison Officer Anything (Part 2)
The questions keep coming in Part 2 of my Prison Chronicles live show.
A live audience asked two prison officers anything they wanted about life inside prison — from violence and prison culture to ... more
Live Show – Ask a Prison Officer Anything (Part 1)
What do people really want to know about life inside prison?
In this special live episode of Prison Chronicles, a live audience was invited to ask anything they wanted about gaol — and nothing was ... more
This episode of Prison Chronicles is a tribute to the great man George Reed.
He was a champion cyclist, a sailor, a Prison Officer for nearly 40 years.....and an OPERA SINGER!
He was a great friend of mine, and had many stories to tell.
Here are ... more
On this episode of Prison Chronicles...
Rebecca Butterfield is one of the most violent & dangerous inmates Australia has ever seen.
And she's about to be released.
Despite a long and violent history behind bars, and the NSW Government continually ... more
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Have binged this series 3 times love this podcast
Excellent podcast
Well constructed podcast that gives an in depth look inside our prison system, talking to people who have been inside the 4 walls. Episode 7 made me squirm, but really enjoyed the rest of it
This sid guy sounds like he’d be great on a rugby league podcast.. this is great none the less
Love your work Sid…another bit of audio gold
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Ex-prison officer memoirs and frontline anecdotes anchor a gritty, high-stakes look at life inside maximum-security facilities. Across episodes, listeners hear about escapes, inmate psychology, violent incidents, and the human cost of frontline service, often balanced with dark humor and personal resilience. The show frequently features behind-the-scenes roles, policy debates, and real-world incident breakdowns, offering a raw, immersive perspective that appeals to true-crime fans, industry professionals, and listeners curious about the realities of corrections. A notable strength is the candid storytelling from former officers, sometimes complemented by live event formats and occasional guest voices, making it both informative and emotiona... more
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